SAFETY DEPOSIT COMPARTMENT WITH BIOMETRIC SENSOR
First Claim
1. A personally accessible storage unit for securely housing a valuable article, the storage unit comprising:
- a support structure with an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a base, the support structure configured to house a safety deposit compartment;
a safety deposit compartment slidably mounted within the support structure, the safety deposit compartment having a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding side walls defining a storage area for receipt and storage of the valuable article;
a command panel mounted on the exterior surface of the support structure, the command panel comprising a biometric fingerprint scanner programmed to recognize the fingerprints of a user of the unit;
a latch mechanism attached to the interior surface of the support structure, the latch mechanism being engageable with the safety deposit compartment and being in communication with the fingerprint scanner, such that the latch mechanism is engaged and disengaged based on input from the command panel; and
a means for providing electrical power to the command panel and the latch mechanism.
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Abstract
A personally accessible storage unit includes a support structure, which is configured to house a safety deposit compartment slidably mounted within the support structure. The safety deposit compartment has a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding side walls defining a storage area for a valuable article. A command panel is mounted on the exterior surface of the support structure and includes a biometric fingerprint scanner programmed to recognize the fingerprints of a user. A latch mechanism attached to the interior surface of the support structure is in communication with the fingerprint scanner and is engageable with the safety deposit compartment, based on input from the command panel. The unit also has means for providing electrical power to the command panel and the latch mechanism, which may include an electrical cord and plug and/or a battery. A storage unit having a hinged access panel is also provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A personally accessible storage unit for securely housing a valuable article, the storage unit comprising:
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a support structure with an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a base, the support structure configured to house a safety deposit compartment; a safety deposit compartment slidably mounted within the support structure, the safety deposit compartment having a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding side walls defining a storage area for receipt and storage of the valuable article; a command panel mounted on the exterior surface of the support structure, the command panel comprising a biometric fingerprint scanner programmed to recognize the fingerprints of a user of the unit; a latch mechanism attached to the interior surface of the support structure, the latch mechanism being engageable with the safety deposit compartment and being in communication with the fingerprint scanner, such that the latch mechanism is engaged and disengaged based on input from the command panel; and a means for providing electrical power to the command panel and the latch mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A personally accessible storage unit for securely housing a valuable article, the storage unit comprising:
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a safety deposit compartment having a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding side walls defining a storage area for receipt and storage of the valuable article, the safety deposit compartment further having a hinged panel defining entrance to the storage area; a command panel mounted on the exterior surface of the safety deposit compartment, the command panel comprising a biometric fingerprint scanner programmed to recognize the fingerprints of a user of the unit; a latch mechanism attached to the interior surface of the safety deposit compartment, the latch mechanism being engageable with the hinged panel and being in communication with the fingerprint scanner, such that the latch mechanism is engaged and disengaged based on input from the command panel; and a means for providing electrical power to the command panel and the latch mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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